Hideous! (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Hideous! is a comedy and horror film directed by Charles Band, running about 82 minutes. “Deformed. Depraved. Deadly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Lorca, an eccentric collector of biological oddities - has just "acquired" his greatest specimen: a horrible mutant born of toxic sewage, but the creature's rightful owner wants it back. The collector's clash is cut short though, as the sickening specimen comes to life, re-animating an angry, oozing little army of ferocious freaks
Who’s in it. Hideous! stars Michael Citriniti as Dr. Lorca, Rhonda Griffin as Elvina, Mel Johnson Jr. as Napoleon Lazar and Jacqueline Lovell as Sheila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Hideous! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hideous! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hideous! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hideous! (1997)?
- In US, Hideous! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hideous! worth watching?
- Hideous! holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hideous!?
- Hideous! stars Michael Citriniti, Rhonda Griffin, Mel Johnson Jr., Jacqueline Lovell and Tracie May.
- When was Hideous! released?
- Hideous! was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.